George Washington High School
655 South Monaco Pkwy, Denver, Colorado | (720) 423-8600|
(720) 423-8600
#2,042 in National Rankings
Overall Score 88.43/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Overview of George Washington High School
George Washington High School is ranked 60th within Colorado. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at George Washington High School is 66%. The total minority enrollment is 67%, and 47% of students are economically disadvantaged. George Washington High School is 1 of 53 high schools in the Denver Public Schools.
George Washington High School 2024 Rankings
George Washington High School is ranked #2,042 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
66%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
50%Mathematics Proficiency
44%Reading Proficiency
62%Graduation Rate
81%
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How George Washington High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 334 schools ranked in Colorado.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #734 | #25 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #972 | #33 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #6,952 | #132 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #5,842 | #111 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #15,449 | #271 |
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Students/Teachers at George Washington High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,270
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
67.2%
Minority Enrollment
67.2%
Minority Enrollment
32.8%
White
31.3%
Hispanic
24.6%
Black
7.6%
Two or More Races
3.0%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
47%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
41%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
6%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
66
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Test Scores at George Washington High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
58.0/100
Subject Proficiency:
Colorado administered the PSAT and SAT to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
44
27
40
62
46
60
Mathematics
Reading
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on PSAT and SAT
60.7%
PSAT and SAT Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
28.6%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
70.9%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-11.4%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
96.1%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
66%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
50%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
76%
Exam Pass Rate
66%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
43%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
41%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
97%
Exam Pass Rate
87%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
81% (somewhat below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
53
Total Students
28,853
College Readiness (district average)
22.0
Proficient in Reading (district average)
46%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
27%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, Colorado 80224
#2,042 in National Rankings
#60 in Colorado High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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